2012 VOLVO V60 battery

09 Specifications
Electrical system09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.369 Electrical system
The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.The battery capacity is dependent upon the
equipment level in the vehicle.IMPORTANT
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).
Battery
EngineVoltage (V)Cold start capacity,
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)Reserve capacity
(minutes)
Petrol (Ethanol)12520–800100–160
Diesel12700–800135–160
Petrol/Diesel with Start/Stop function12760A135
ABattery type AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) must be used in cars with the Start/Stop function.
NOTE
•The battery's container size should be
consistent with the original battery's
dimensions.
•The battery's height is different depend-
ing on size.
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*For information on batteries in cars with
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe, see page 330.
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09 Specifications
Symbols in the display09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.383
SymbolMeaningPage
Left-hand direc-
tion indicators74
Right-hand
direction indica-
tors74
DRIVe - Start/
Stop*74, 123, 127
Other information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*171,
177, 183
Adaptive cruise
control*183
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)183, 186
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)183, 186
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*183
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)178, 185
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)178, 185
Adaptive cruise
control*177
Radar sensor*183,
186, 197
Start/Stop*, Adap-
tive cruise control*127, 183
Speed limiter173
SymbolMeaningPage
Camera sensor*,
Laser sensor*191,
197,
201, 203
Auto Brake*, Dis-
tance Warning*
(Distance Alert), City
Safety
TM, Collision
warning system*
186,
191, 197
G025102
Fuel-driven engine
block heater and
passenger com-
partment heater*163
ABL system*89
Fuel filler flap, right-
hand side273
Low battery163
Parking brake135
Rain sensor*97
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387
Battery.............................................327, 369
maintenance....................................... 327
remote control ................................... 250
remote control key/PCC....................... 53
start assistance................................... 116
symbols on the battery....................... 328
warning symbols................................. 328
Bioethanol E85........................................ 275
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 211
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 211
Bluetooth
Ÿ
handsfree ........................................... 251
media ................................................. 243
microphone off ..................................253
streaming audio ................................. 243
transfer call to mobile ........................ 253
Bonnet, opening...................................... 312
Brake and clutch fluid..............................317
Brake light.................................................. 90
Brakes...................................................... 131
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 131
brake light............................................. 90
brake system...................................... 131
electric parking brake......................... 133
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 131
emergency brake lights........................ 90filling brake fluid.................................. 318
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................132
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 319
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 253
operation............................................. 253
Camera sensor................................189, 195
Car care................................................... 344
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 346
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 281
lighting.................................................. 92
loading................................................278
mounting points.................................. 279
safety grille.......................................... 281
safety net............................................ 280
Cargo cover............................................. 281
Car upholstery......................................... 346
Car wash.................................................. 344
Catalytic converter................................... 274
recovery..............................................290CD ........................................................... 236
Centre console........................................ 144
Chassis settings......................................170
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 316
Checking the engine oil level................... 313
Children..................................................... 31
child safety locks.................................. 38
child seats and side airbags................. 24
location in the car.................................31
safety.................................................... 31
Child safety locks...................................... 64
Child seat................................................... 31
Child seats................................................. 31
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 36
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 38
recommended...................................... 33
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 38
upper mounting points for child seats. . 42
Cigarette lighter socket............................ 216
City Safety™............................................ 188
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 344
car wash............................................. 344
rims..................................................... 345
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389
Electrical socket......................................217
cargo area........................................... 279
front seat............................................. 217
Electric parking brake.............................. 133
low battery voltage.............................133
releasing automatically....................... 134
releasing manually.............................. 134
Emergency equipment
warning triangle.................................. 302
Emergency puncture repair..................... 305
Emissions of carbon dioxide................... 277
Engine
overheating......................................... 283
starting................................................ 112
Engine block heater................................. 114
fuel-driven........................................... 162
Engine compartment
coolant................................................ 316
oil........................................................ 313
overview.............................................. 313
power steering fluid............................ 318
Engine drag control ................................168
Engine oil.........................................313, 359
adverse driving conditions.................. 359
capacities........................................... 359filter..................................................... 313
oil grade.............................................. 359
Engine specifications............................... 358
Environmental labelling, FSC, owner's
manual.......................................................12
Error messages
Driver Alert Control............................. 201
Lane Departure Warning..................... 203
see Messages and symbols.......135, 183
Error messages in BLIS........................... 213
Error messages in Distance Alert............ 186
Error messages in the Adaptive cruise con-
trol............................................................ 183
ETC, electronic temperature control ....... 156
Expectant mothers, seatbelt...................... 17
External dimensions................................354
F
Fan........................................................... 157
Fault tracing for the camera sensor. 190, 196
First aid equipment.................................. 302
First aid kit .............................................. 302Flexifuel.................................................... 114
adaptation........................................... 115
Fluids, capacities..................................... 361
Fluids and oils.......................................... 361
Fog lamps
rear........................................................ 90
Foot brake............................................... 131
FOUR-C – Active chassis........................170
FSC, environmental labelling..................... 12
Fuel.......................................................... 274
fuel consumption................................ 363
fuel economy...................................... 301
fuel filter.............................................. 276
Fuse box.................................................. 333
glovebox............................................. 338
Fuses.......................................................333
box in cargo area................................ 341
changing............................................. 333
cold zone............................................ 342
general................................................ 333
relay/fuse box in engine compart-
ment.................................................... 334
Start/Stop........................................... 342
Fuse table
fuses in engine compartment............. 335
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392
Menu navigation, Infotainment ............... 263
Menus/Functions..................................... 146
Menus and messages.............................. 142
Menu structure, Infotainment ................. 263
Menu system MY CAR............................144
Messages and symbols
Collision Warning with Auto
Brake..........................................191, 197
Distance Alert..................................... 186
Driver Alert Control............................. 201
Lane Departure Warning..................... 203
Messages and symbols in the Adaptive
cruise control........................................... 183
Messages in BLIS.................................... 213
Messages in the combined instrument
panel........................................................142
Messages in the information display....... 169
Meters in the combined instrument panel
fuel gauge............................................. 74
speedometer......................................... 74
tachometer........................................... 74
Misting..................................................... 159
attending to the windows...................152
condensation in headlamps............... 344remove with the air vents................... 161
timer function...................................... 159
Mobile phone
connect............................................... 254
handsfree............................................ 251
register phone..................................... 252
voice control....................................... 259
MY CAR................................................... 144
O
Oil, see also Engine oil............................. 359
Oil level low.............................................. 313
Overheating............................................. 283
Owner's manual, environmental labelling. . 12
P
PACOS....................................................... 22
PACOS, switch.......................................... 22
Paintwork
colour code......................................... 348
damage and touch-up........................ 347
Panel lighting............................................. 88Panic function............................................ 48
Park assist camera.................................. 208
Parking assistance................................... 205
parking assistance sensors................ 207
Parking brake........................................... 133
Parking heater.......................................... 162
battery and fuel................................... 162
parking on a hill..................................162
time setting......................................... 164
Passenger compartment.........................215
Passenger compartment filter................. 153
Passenger compartment heater
fuel-driven........................................... 162
PCC – Personal Car Communicator
functions............................................... 47
range............................................... 48, 49
Pedestrian protection..............................192
Petrol grade............................................. 274
Phone
connect............................................... 254
handsfree............................................ 251
incoming calls..................................... 253
making calls........................................ 253
phone book......................................... 255
phone book, shortcut.........................255
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receiving a call.................................... 253
register phone..................................... 252
voice control....................................... 259
Pinch protection, sunroof........................107
Polishing.................................................. 345
Position/parking lamps.............................. 90
Power seat................................................. 83
Powershift gearbox..........................120, 289
Power sunroof......................................... 106
Power windows....................................... 100
Privacy locking........................................... 51
Q
Queue Assist............................................ 179
Queue Assistant....................................... 179
R
Radar sensor........................................... 175
limitations........................................... 181
Radio ...................................................... 229
AM/FM ............................................... 229DAB ................................................... 233
menu structure ..................................263
Rain sensor................................................ 97
Rear bulbs
location............................................... 322
Rearview and door mirrors
compass............................................. 105
door....................................................102
electrically retractable......................... 103
heating................................................ 103
interior................................................. 104
Rear window, defrosting.......................... 103
Recirculation............................................ 159
Recommendations during driving............ 270
Recommended child seats, table.............. 33
Recovery.................................................. 291
Refrigerant............................................... 152
Refuelling................................................. 273
fuel cap............................................... 273
fuel filler flap, electrical opening......... 273
fuel filler flap, manual opening............ 273
refuelling............................................. 273
Relay/fuse box: see Fuses....................... 333
Remote control ....................................... 249
battery replacement ........................... 250Remote control, HomeLink
Ÿ
programmable ................................... 137
Remote control key................................... 46
battery replacement.............................. 53
detachable key blade........................... 50
functions............................................... 47
range..................................................... 48
Remote control key system, type appro-
val............................................................370
Resetting the door mirrors.......................103
Resetting the power windows................. 102
Retractable power door mirrors............... 103
Reverse gear inhibitor.............................. 117
Rims
cleaning.............................................. 345
Roof load, max. weight ...........................355
Rustproofing............................................ 345
S
Safety grille.............................................. 281
Safety mode.............................................. 30
Safety net................................................. 280
Seat, see Seats.......................................... 82
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